Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FZ60

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FZ60, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is pretty similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was revealed 6 years after the FZ60 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the LX100 II grades against the FZ60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 II and the FZ60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and FZ60 is 81 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and FZ60.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.